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The QC, Vol. 94, No. 10 • November 8, 2007

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8H-AUJ1JI—ll-i.
.lege Since 1914
Quaker Campus
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Issue 10-Volume 94
QC@WHITT1ER.EDU
PHOTO BY BECCA DEITCH / QC PHOTOGRAPHY
A group of students pose in front of the shuttle bus that transported party-goers to and from the Radisson. The Lancers implemented
the new bus system to increase the safety for those who were planning to walk. For full story see Campus Life pages 8-9.
A successful, safe
Yasmin Khorram
QC News Co-Editor
Over 350 students dressed in
costumes ranging from pajamas
to revealing lingerie attended the
19th annual Erotic City hosted by
the Lancer Society on Friday, Nov.
2. This year's event ran smoothly
with a shuttle, a private entrance
and ballroom designated at the
Radisson Hotel.
With Campus Safety officers,
OSA staff and hotel security
ensuring a safe evening, only
one student was denied entrance
because of excessive intoxication.
Due to negative reactions surrounding last year's event, held
at Memories, the Lancer Society
took great measures to create a
secure environment.
"Last year a lot of problems
stemmed mainly from the venue,
which is one reason we were
excited to have it at the Radisson," Lancer Society President
junior Dan Strauss said. The
event was shut down early due
to sound system complications
as well as management not handling the crowd properly. "They
had trouble letting people in and
out without communicating; we
knew the Radisson's specialty
was handling and maintaining a
group like ours."
Students seemed to respond
well to hojtel venue. "I thouroughly
enjoyed the new location," senior Dillon Trites said, "and the
women's attire."
Two days prior to the event,
Whittier College President Sharon
Herzberger sent out a campus wide
e-mail voicing her opposition.
"It is inconceivable to many of
us why otherwise smart men and
women would dress as they do for
this night, and why they would
allow themselves to be seen in
such a state of dress and conduct,"
Herzberger said.
Herzberger continued to explain that she felt this event does
not follow Quaker values and
students should question the way
they display themselves while
representing the college. "I have
taken a stand against this event
and I hope that my message further
encourages you to be thoughtful in
your own decision-making," she
said. "Think about your community, your alma mater and yourself
as you make choices this weekend
and every weekend."
Since then, Herzberger has
received about 20 responses from
students, all in agreement with
her opinion. She shared with the
QC that she wanted her e-mail
to openly express her concerns
for students' actions reflecting
upon Whittier College and their
own future.
"Her e-mail was surprising because it's a tradition that
has been a part of our school
since forever," sophomore Erika
Gutzeit said. "The event turned
out successful and the bus system
was efficient. We only had to wait
a few minutes."
AH on-campus students were
required to use the shuttle, transporting them from Philadelphia
House directly to the entrance and
back. The Lancers utilized this
idea for the safety of students who
planned on walking or driving.
"It was a lot better organized
and definitely successful," sophomore Megan Ruane said. "I'm
happy for the Lancers."
Before boarding the shuttles,
students were patted down and
had their belongings searched,
prohibiting them from bringing
cameras inside. "Having people
attend this party walking through
Uptown is often not appropriate or
safe," Strauss said. "I got to take
the bus twice and it was definitely
the rowdiest school bus I've ever
been on in my life. The party
started on the bus."
There have been ongoing
suggestions to alter the theme of
see EROTIC, page 5
ASWC
proposes
Student
Bill of
Rights
Josh Wood
QC News Co-Editor
ASWC President senior Adam
Steinbaugh has formulated a
Student Bill of Rights, which he
hopes to pass through the Council
of Representatives over the next
week. After COR has made any
necessary changes or amendments, the resolution will be sent
to Dean of Students Jeannie Ortiz,
who will evaluate the document
and determine whether it should
be passed or not.
"This is an attempttoencour-
age the school to respect the rights
of students," Steinbaugh said.
"Hopefully it will be passed into
the Sudent Handbook for college
policies."
The Bill of Rights includes
protecting students' rights tofree
expression, access to information pertaining to them, and
rights of fair disciplinary action.
Steinbaugh set out to create a
Student Bill of Rights when he ran
for ASWC President and has been
working on it for over a year with
Vice President Steve Addezio
This week, ASWC will have
students read a copy of the resolution and collect signatures on a
petition. They also plan to send
an e-mail copy over the student
list server to inform students and
raise support before presenting
the resolution to COR on Monday.
"We are trying to get feedback
from students and the student
government and make changes so
it will be acceptable," Steinbaugh
said.
A copy of the Student Bill of
Rights has been sent to Dean of
Students Jeannie Ortiz for initial
review. Ortiz has suggested that
Steinbaugh follow the Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms
of Students, a policy composed
by representatives of the American Association of University
Professors, the U. S. National
Student Association and other
see BILLjJsage 5
POET MUSICALE
Students rocked out in the Chapel.
Campus Life, Page 11
THE SHOES
Oxy a shoe-in for da-feet.
Sports, Page 16

8H-AUJ1JI—ll-i.
.lege Since 1914
Quaker Campus
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Issue 10-Volume 94
QC@WHITT1ER.EDU
PHOTO BY BECCA DEITCH / QC PHOTOGRAPHY
A group of students pose in front of the shuttle bus that transported party-goers to and from the Radisson. The Lancers implemented
the new bus system to increase the safety for those who were planning to walk. For full story see Campus Life pages 8-9.
A successful, safe
Yasmin Khorram
QC News Co-Editor
Over 350 students dressed in
costumes ranging from pajamas
to revealing lingerie attended the
19th annual Erotic City hosted by
the Lancer Society on Friday, Nov.
2. This year's event ran smoothly
with a shuttle, a private entrance
and ballroom designated at the
Radisson Hotel.
With Campus Safety officers,
OSA staff and hotel security
ensuring a safe evening, only
one student was denied entrance
because of excessive intoxication.
Due to negative reactions surrounding last year's event, held
at Memories, the Lancer Society
took great measures to create a
secure environment.
"Last year a lot of problems
stemmed mainly from the venue,
which is one reason we were
excited to have it at the Radisson," Lancer Society President
junior Dan Strauss said. The
event was shut down early due
to sound system complications
as well as management not handling the crowd properly. "They
had trouble letting people in and
out without communicating; we
knew the Radisson's specialty
was handling and maintaining a
group like ours."
Students seemed to respond
well to hojtel venue. "I thouroughly
enjoyed the new location," senior Dillon Trites said, "and the
women's attire."
Two days prior to the event,
Whittier College President Sharon
Herzberger sent out a campus wide
e-mail voicing her opposition.
"It is inconceivable to many of
us why otherwise smart men and
women would dress as they do for
this night, and why they would
allow themselves to be seen in
such a state of dress and conduct,"
Herzberger said.
Herzberger continued to explain that she felt this event does
not follow Quaker values and
students should question the way
they display themselves while
representing the college. "I have
taken a stand against this event
and I hope that my message further
encourages you to be thoughtful in
your own decision-making," she
said. "Think about your community, your alma mater and yourself
as you make choices this weekend
and every weekend."
Since then, Herzberger has
received about 20 responses from
students, all in agreement with
her opinion. She shared with the
QC that she wanted her e-mail
to openly express her concerns
for students' actions reflecting
upon Whittier College and their
own future.
"Her e-mail was surprising because it's a tradition that
has been a part of our school
since forever," sophomore Erika
Gutzeit said. "The event turned
out successful and the bus system
was efficient. We only had to wait
a few minutes."
AH on-campus students were
required to use the shuttle, transporting them from Philadelphia
House directly to the entrance and
back. The Lancers utilized this
idea for the safety of students who
planned on walking or driving.
"It was a lot better organized
and definitely successful," sophomore Megan Ruane said. "I'm
happy for the Lancers."
Before boarding the shuttles,
students were patted down and
had their belongings searched,
prohibiting them from bringing
cameras inside. "Having people
attend this party walking through
Uptown is often not appropriate or
safe," Strauss said. "I got to take
the bus twice and it was definitely
the rowdiest school bus I've ever
been on in my life. The party
started on the bus."
There have been ongoing
suggestions to alter the theme of
see EROTIC, page 5
ASWC
proposes
Student
Bill of
Rights
Josh Wood
QC News Co-Editor
ASWC President senior Adam
Steinbaugh has formulated a
Student Bill of Rights, which he
hopes to pass through the Council
of Representatives over the next
week. After COR has made any
necessary changes or amendments, the resolution will be sent
to Dean of Students Jeannie Ortiz,
who will evaluate the document
and determine whether it should
be passed or not.
"This is an attempttoencour-
age the school to respect the rights
of students," Steinbaugh said.
"Hopefully it will be passed into
the Sudent Handbook for college
policies."
The Bill of Rights includes
protecting students' rights tofree
expression, access to information pertaining to them, and
rights of fair disciplinary action.
Steinbaugh set out to create a
Student Bill of Rights when he ran
for ASWC President and has been
working on it for over a year with
Vice President Steve Addezio
This week, ASWC will have
students read a copy of the resolution and collect signatures on a
petition. They also plan to send
an e-mail copy over the student
list server to inform students and
raise support before presenting
the resolution to COR on Monday.
"We are trying to get feedback
from students and the student
government and make changes so
it will be acceptable," Steinbaugh
said.
A copy of the Student Bill of
Rights has been sent to Dean of
Students Jeannie Ortiz for initial
review. Ortiz has suggested that
Steinbaugh follow the Joint Statement on Rights and Freedoms
of Students, a policy composed
by representatives of the American Association of University
Professors, the U. S. National
Student Association and other
see BILLjJsage 5
POET MUSICALE
Students rocked out in the Chapel.
Campus Life, Page 11
THE SHOES
Oxy a shoe-in for da-feet.
Sports, Page 16